Peru
From the Communiqué
25 April 2012
Lawyer killed while investigating murder of journalist
A district attorney investigating the killing of Peruvian journalist Pedro Flores Silva in 2011 was shot to death last week, reports the Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS).
14 September 2011
With three new deaths, Latin America is most dangerous region for journalists, say IFEX members
Three journalists have been killed in the space of a week in Brazil, Honduras and Peru, cementing Latin America's status as the most dangerous region for journalists in 2011 so far, report IFEX members.See all articles: Peru
Campaigns and Advocacy
28 July 2011
Open letter from RSF urges incoming president to ensure journalists "no longer fear imprisonment"
RSF's letter highlights the obstacles to media pluralism and freedom of information and urges the president to work towards their removal.
6 June 2011
Attacks on the press rise in lead up to election
At least eight journalists have been physically attacked, threatened, or verbally harassed in response to their coverage of the presidential race.
7 October 2010
IAPA calls for creation of special court for crimes against journalists
IAPA reminded Supreme Court Chief Justice Javier Villa Stein that he had pledged to present to the Executive Council the idea of setting up a special criminal court that would hear cases of offenses against journalists.See all campaign news: Peru
Reports
17 April 2012
Joint submission to UN Universal Periodic Review
ARTICLE 19, APRODEH, IPYS and Suma Ciudadana note that during the first UPR cycle, the Peruvian Government received a number of recommendations related to freedom of expression issues.
5 January 2012
Decriminalisation of press offences a major issue in 2012
Decriminalization is urgent in Peru, where a promising reform of the criminal code approved in July 2011 has not yet been enacted.See all reports: Peru
Alerts
Journalist receives death threat from alderman 16 May 2012 Court acquits alleged masterminds of journalist's murder 14 May 2012 Police investigation points to mayor as mastermind behind journalist's murder 11 May 2012 Journalist kidnapped, threatened by rural self-defense group 20 April 2012 Prosecutor killed while investigating journalist's murder 19 April 2012 Court quashes defamation conviction on appeal 29 March 2012 Journalist warned about potential attack 27 March 2012 Journalist's work censored after newspaper is pressured by advertiser 13 March 2012 Radio Campesina in Cajamarca closed temporarily, doubts over motive 9 March 2012 Journalist attacked after reporting on police officers 10 February 2012 Journalist harassed by police after publishing interview with subversive leader 7 February 2012 Radio presenter attacked after criticising mayor 31 January 2012 Three journalists defamed and threatened after investigating regional president 31 January 2012 After publishing document on wiretapping, journalists experience harassment and threats 30 January 2012 Journalist receives death threat after reporting on local administration 27 January 2012 Sentence against blogger overturned 13 January 2012 Journalist reports being assaulted by municipal councillors he is investigating 15 December 2011 Journalist assaulted by individuals associated with mayor; another reports receiving death threats 14 December 2011 Journalist receives two-year suspended prison sentence 13 December 2011 Journalists assaulted by police while covering demonstration 8 December 2011 Two journalists assaulted during sixth day of protests in Cajamarca 2 December 2011 Mob vandalises newspaper office in Huancayo 2 December 2011 Journalist reports being the victim of an attempted poisoning 30 November 2011 Journalists and media outlets targeted while covering protests against mining project 29 November 2011 See all alerts: Peru
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